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1832 Large Letter Reverse half
OKbustchaser
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One of the earliest die states I've seen. The tell-tale crack barely exists.
Let's see your examples and watch it grow.
Just because I'm old doesn't mean I don't love to look at a pretty bust.
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That's cool
Say yes to crack!
10-4,
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Sold recently. Ex-Dale Friend.
I love OP's EDS!
Lance.
I examined this example in hand and right away recognized it was a very early die state! Was able to take a closeup while I had the opportunity. I am glad you purchased it! Undergraded too, that reverse is real lustrous!!!
"For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord" Romans 6:23. Young fellow suffering from Bust Half fever.
Cool stuff 😎
Wow that’s early! Sweet
BHNC #248 … 108 and counting.
I have Steve Herrman’s old example that he purchased in 1997. Then I realized I don’t have a reverse pic! Ugh…. 😑
BHNC #248 … 108 and counting.
Told you already but I love your EDS example! Very cool and thanks for sharing.
Looked and only a small letters for me. But these do look neat.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=2YNufnS_kf4 - Mama I'm coming home ...................................................................................................................................................................... RLJ 1958 - 2023
The question is… where was the individual who coined “Bearded Goddess” when this variety was named? “Large Letters” is a missed opportunity!
“Fleshy Mangled Wing”
“Shanked Eagle”
“Losing Altitude Fast”
Damn, that’s probably the earliest die state I’ve seen, congrats!
Here’s mine, with the crack not fully formed like in some of the others posted.
Dave
EXTREMELY COOL!
A: The year they spend more on their library than their coin collection.
A numismatist is judged more on the content of their library than the content of their cabinet.
@CircCam Severed Wing sounds like a cool variety name!
"For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord" Romans 6:23. Young fellow suffering from Bust Half fever.
Oh my Jim, what a great looking example!
That was just the beginning for sure. Earliest state I have seen so far.
@drddm's is rather early too
My isn't
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
Todd - BHNC #242
Thanks, everybody for the kind words and pics. Lots of great looking "Shanked Eagle"
examples.
Thanks for sharing this post-- the evolution of the die is so nicely demonstrated here. Very cool!